Get To Know BTS: J-Hope

1. The Dancing King of BTS

J-Hope, or Hobi as he is often called, is regularly praised for his performance skills, and the other members rely on him for help learning the group's choreography. Along with Jimin and Jungkook, the ball of energy that is J-Hope is a key component in BTS’ dances.

2. Bright, Hopeful Personality

It would be hard to find many K-pop idols with as much enthusiasm for performing, dancing, life, EVERYTHING, as much as J-Hope has. With a broad smile that rarely disappears, and a playful demeanor to go along with it, J-Hope sets the tone for many of BTS’ videos and public appearances.

3. Competitive Dancing Past

Seriously, it’s no joke with J-Hope when it comes to dancing. Back in 2008, he won a national dance competition in South Korea, and quickly picked up a reputation as an up-and-coming performer to keep an eye on within the industry, which led to his inclusion in BTS.

4. One of the Group’s Three Rappers

Even though his background and one true love is dancing, J-Hope has more than proven that he can hold his own against BTS’ other rappers. At the beginning of this year, he said that he’d like to release his own mixtape, which the band’s other rappers both have already done.

5. One of BTS’ First Members

Though many of their more recent releases have offered up a more melodic, softer side to BTS, the group was formed initially as a hip-hop act, and their powerful performances still reflect that. J-Hope was the third member brought into the mix, bringing his moves to complement the hard hitting raps of Rap Monster and Suga.